At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on health, safety, and wellbeing to create a thriving workplace.
- Company: Join UniSC, a vibrant university committed to inclusivity and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, professional development, and generous leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus culture and support the wellbeing of the community.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in health and safety, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 134756 - 134756 $ per year.
Join UniSC as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner, providing specialist advice and practical solutions that support a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace. As a member of a collaborative Health, Safety and Wellbeing team, you will work closely with the Head of HSW and colleagues across the University. You'll help shape best-practice strategies, coordinate approaches to managing psychosocial hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing.
You will:
- Identify emerging health, safety and wellbeing risks and work with stakeholders to develop practical, preventative solutions.
- Provide trusted advice, analysis and recommendations that support informed decisions and positive HSW outcomes.
- Deliver priority projects that advance the University's Health, Safety and Wellbeing operational plan.
- Build HSW capability across the University, empowering stakeholders to create a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace.
About you:
Our ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of health and safety, along with the confidence to turn legislation and best practice into practical solutions that make a real difference. You're a thoughtful problem-solver who can investigate incidents, identify opportunities for improvement and build trusted relationships across our University community. With your ability to lead projects, strengthen systems and bring people along with you, you'll help build a culture where safety, respect, inclusion and wellbeing are part of how we work and learn every day.
You will possess:
- An undergraduate qualification or progress towards one in work health and safety, or a combination of relevant qualifications, training and experience.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and deliver positive HSW outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of work health and safety legislation and its application in a university environment, including experience in hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences.
How to apply:
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC. Applications for this position close Sunday 1 November 2026.
Your completed application must include a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Discover UniSC:
Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. We offer modern teaching & research facilities, professional development and career pathway opportunities, flexible work arrangements & generous leave options, salary packing options + 17% Super, EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
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